Assistant State's Attorney, 1971-75, and State's Attorney, 1975-79, Queen Anne's County. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, September 15, 1943. Attended Centreville High School, Centreville, Maryland; University of the South, B.A., cum laude, 1965; University of Maryland School of Law, J.D., 1969. Admitted to Maryland Bar, 1969. Served in Army National Guard. Member, American, Maryland State and Queen Anne's County Bar Associations. Member, Lions Club; American Legion.